Sunday, July 21, 2013

Uprising Blog Tour

Today on my blog I have the Uprising Blog Tour. On my stop there is a spotlight, excerpt, review, and giveaway.

Dawn Jayne is an Urban and Paranormal Fantasy author from
Indianapolis, Indiana USA.

Dawn was an avid reader from a young age, and her desire to
write took hold soon thereafter. She loaded up on creative writing classes in
school, and posted short stories online to hone her skills - and to make
certain she had the thick skin necessary to survive the world of publication!

Uprising is Dawn's first novel, but one that has been in her
head for most of her life in one form or another. No matter what job she held -
from being a Marine to a mother to a veterinary receptionist - she was always
hearing voices and spinning tales in her head. Uprising is a blend of fantasy,
spirituality, ancient arts and astrology, all woven together while keeping a
foundation in the real world.

Her manuscript was accepted by Time and Tide Publishing in
2012, the first in what will be a three book series. She hopes her story will
be a positive contribution to the wonderful Urban Fantasy genre, and wants
nothing more than her words to bring enjoyment to readers.

Heralds are the most powerful of all angels, secretive and
feared, created for a single purpose. Only those most courageous and worthy
earn a place within the elite choir, and only by breaking ancient oaths held
sacred can the honor be stripped. It's a punishment that hasn't been imposed in
over two-thousand years, until a single reckless act sets off a firestorm,
threatening to consume all creation.

Rise Hawke never suspected she'd been marked to play a role
in the deadly events unfolding in the spiritual realm. Independent and
resistant to authority, she isn't thrilled when she meets Dominik, an angel
with new wings, an old grudge, and a mysterious agenda he's determined to
impose.

Vowing to uncover the secrets kept from her, Rise soon
learns that knowing what you are isn't nearly as dangerous as discovering why.
Hunted by those who want to destroy her, and controlled by those who would see
her fulfill her purpose, she is forced into a brutal battle set in motion long
before she was ever born. It soon becomes clear that what one angel will risk
to earn the title of Herald, is matched only by what another will do to keep
it.

Excerpt:

What are you?” she demanded. “What do you want?”

Tyre considered the questions. There was no reason he had to
lie to her at this point, and he’d grown tired of the charade anyway. He cocked
an eyebrow. “I’m the angel who’s going to save your soul. Again.”

“You’re insane,” Katie whispered and started rummaging
through the glove box, her hands shaking as she dumped paperwork and other
items all over. Tyre guessed she was looking for something to use as a weapon,
so he allowed her to continue; it would earn him a few moments of quiet and
nothing in the car could harm him.

He hit the accelerator and tested the steering capabilities.
It was almost time for the big finish, and he wanted no mistakes. Tyre started
weaving from one lane to another, relishing the adrenaline rush. He laughed
until a pair of taillights came up fast on the right. “There might be
witnesses.” He turned to Katie. “This could be a problem. Try to act natural,
will you?”

“Witnesses?” Katie repeated, looking back and forth between
Tyre and the road. The broken yellow lines whipped by so fast they appeared
almost solid. She started to cry, but then she, too, spotted the other vehicle.
She seized the manual handle controlling the windows and cranked as fast as she
could, calling out for assistance.

“Brilliant.” He cast a sideways look to the girl. “Well,
there’s no way to avoid them now, is there?” He reached over and grabbed her
hand. “Wave. Be polite.” He waggled her wrist, making her hand dance. “Say
farewell.”

Review:

This book will change everything you thought you knew about
angels and have you thinking about them in a whole new light. Dawn has made a
world that will suck you in and have you getting lost in her wonderful
imagination and forget everything going on around you.

The story line pulls you in from page one and makes you feel
like your in a movie that is playing in your head. I got so invested with these
characters that I found myself rooting for them and others that had me hoping
they would meet a very bad ending. With all the twists and turns in this story
it had me turning the pages just so I could see what was going to happen next.

Even though I just finished this book I am already in need
of book two so I can see what is going to happen next. 5/5 Bloody Fangs